S 4278
Age 21 Act
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```json { "summary": "The Age 21 Act proposes to raise the minimum age for purchasing certain firearms from 18 to 21 years old. Specifically, it prohibits individuals under 21 from buying semiautomatic assault weapons, defined broadly to include various rifle types with specific features, as well as large-capacity ammunition feeding devices. The bill also amends existing laws to further restrict the sale of these firearms to younger individuals, outlining exceptions for military personnel, inheritance, and self-defense. It aims to reduce gun violence by limiting access to these weapons for young adults.", "keyProvisions": [ "Raises the minimum age to 21 for purchasing semiautomatic assault weapons.", "Defines ‘semiautomatic assault weapon’ with specific characteristics, includi
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Primary sponsor
Dianne Feinstein
Cosponsors
Benjamin L. Cardin
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